Manager Purchasing at PPC Africa

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics Management (NQF Level 7)

 IDEAL

• Member of the South African Production and Inventory Control Society (SAPICS) is advantageous

 EXPERIENCE

• 5 - 8 years experience in cement/lime manufacturing or mining industries, with emphasis on Materials, Procurement and/or Logistics management
• 5 years exposure to manufacturing and supply network, VBM and strategic planning
• 5 years people management (particularly of teams in remote locations)

Duties and Responsibilities

Sourcing and Contract Negotiation

• Lead localised sourcing negotiations
• Serve as resident expert in contract negotiations and contract development
• Coordinate supplier management
• Administer standard templates for all components of arrangements
• Maintain executed contracts in a single repository
• Monitor contract compliance & expiration dates
• Provide process support to assure efficient and responsive purchasing
• Oversee inventory management and optimisation efforts
• Develop and maintain the master inventory list
• Enforce procurement policies including preferred supplier usage and approvals
• Enforce contract pricing compliance
• Oversee execution and monitor exceptions
• Provide supplier performance management guidance and scorecard templates
• Report on inventory performance data

Stakeholder Management

• Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and transporters
• Coordinate the planning and procurement of materials in partnership with sales
• Communicate with Supply Chain regarding new/ modified/ obsolete items and manage the system accordingly
• Communicate to Management regarding stock levels, discrepancies, issues etc.

People Management

• Manage the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards.
• Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action
• Coach and train team members to perform optimally in their roles
• Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback
• Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
• Support the onboarding of new team members
• Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
• Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable